Scaftworth is a hamlet located in the Bassetlaw district of north Nottinghamshire, England. The area is characterized by its rural landscape, featuring farmland, scattered cottages, and the River Idle, which forms part of its boundary. While generally low-lying, the terrain includes slight elevations around features like Barrow Hills, contributing to varied outdoor experiences. These natural features provide a setting for several sports like hiking, jogging, road cycling, touring cycling, and more.
Scaftworth offers a range…
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19
hikers
12.0km
03:09
90m
90m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17.0km
04:25
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100m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.30km
02:06
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.76km
02:13
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20m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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runners
10.9km
01:08
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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20.2km
02:05
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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11.4km
01:11
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.23km
00:33
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30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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18
riders
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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38.2km
01:32
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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65.2km
02:30
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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20.0km
00:48
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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01:18
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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01:21
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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46.7km
02:57
300m
300m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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12.8km
00:45
70m
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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64.8km
03:44
260m
260m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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37.0km
02:12
230m
230m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16.5km
00:57
60m
60m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Scaftworth offers opportunities for Hiking, Jogging, Road cycling, Touring cycling, and Mountain biking. More than 4,000 visitors have explored the area, with routes receiving an average rating of 4.66 out of 5 stars.
The terrain around Scaftworth is predominantly low-lying and rural, featuring farmland and the River Idle. Slight elevations exist around Scaftworth Hall (33 feet / 10 meters) and Barrow Hills (130 feet / 40 meters), alongside forested areas like Cobblety Row and Ling's Wood.
Scaftworth provides various paths suitable for hiking. Options range from easy walks lasting up to two hours with minimal elevation gain to more moderate routes. For detailed information, refer to the Hiking around Scaftworth guide.
Yes, Scaftworth offers easy walks suitable for beginners. These routes typically have minimal elevation gain and can be completed in up to two hours. Specific easy options are available in the Easy hikes around Scaftworth guide.
Scaftworth features numerous road cycling routes with mostly well-paved surfaces, suitable for various fitness levels. The quiet lanes allow for exploring the wider Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire countryside. Information on routes can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Scaftworth guide.
Yes, Scaftworth offers routes suitable for mountain biking. These trails provide opportunities to explore the local landscape on off-road paths. Further details are available in the MTB Trails around Scaftworth guide.
Scaftworth provides paths and routes suitable for jogging and running. The rural environment offers a tranquil setting for these activities. Consult the Running Trails around Scaftworth guide for specific options.
Key natural features include the River Idle, which forms part of the parish boundary, and forested areas such as Cobblety Row and Ling's Wood. Barrow Hills also provides a minor elevation point within the generally low-lying landscape.
Scaftworth is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 4,000 visitors having recorded their tours. The routes in the area have an average rating of 4.66 out of 5 stars from 278 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Scaftworth, including Hiking around Scaftworth, Running Trails around Scaftworth, Road Cycling Routes around Scaftworth, Cycling around Scaftworth, MTB Trails around Scaftworth, and Easy hikes around Scaftworth.
Official information for Scaftworth falls under the Scaftworth Parish Meeting. Their official website is nottinghamshire.gov.uk. For general inquiries, the Bassetlaw District Council can be contacted at 01909 533 533.

